Comments on: Franken got a Thousand Bucks from Dan Akroyd and all Norm got was the Leader of the Free World http://mnpublius.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/ Tracking Minnesota Politics Since 2005 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:07:57 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: john http://mnpublius.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8090 john Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:37:30 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8090 how much of Frankens money came from selling buttons at the fair? he does have the coke head Hollywood vote locked up how much of Frankens money came from selling buttons at the fair? he does have the coke head Hollywood vote locked up

]]> By: Josh http://mnpublius.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8089 Josh Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:58:48 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8089 A grassroots movement can have a well-known figure at the top. "Grassroots" is a descriptor for a type of campaign style as well, not just a description of a figure who came out of nowhere in politics. It's still way too early to make any conclusions on who will win or lose. All players have some bad numbers in the last MN Poll, but it's hardly definitive. It's still over a year until the election! This thing is going to be heavily shaped by events outside any candidate's control. Moreover, we still haven't seen what will happen when candidates really start putting in effort to convince voters at a time when voters beyond the political junkies like us are listening. Let's not get too excited. A grassroots movement can have a well-known figure at the top. “Grassroots” is a descriptor for a type of campaign style as well, not just a description of a figure who came out of nowhere in politics.

It’s still way too early to make any conclusions on who will win or lose. All players have some bad numbers in the last MN Poll, but it’s hardly definitive. It’s still over a year until the election! This thing is going to be heavily shaped by events outside any candidate’s control. Moreover, we still haven’t seen what will happen when candidates really start putting in effort to convince voters at a time when voters beyond the political junkies like us are listening.

Let’s not get too excited.

]]> By: Kerosene Hat http://mnpublius.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8088 Kerosene Hat Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:15:01 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8088 My opinion is that it is the percentage of dollars raised that makes a difference. Number of contributers is not nearly as valuable as the dollar amounts. My opinion is that it is the percentage of dollars raised that makes a difference. Number of contributers is not nearly as valuable as the dollar amounts.

]]> By: DantheMan http://mnpublius.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8087 DantheMan Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:07:34 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8087 Franken and "Grassroots" do not belong in the same sentance to me. Al Franken has been on the national stage for a decade going up against Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Reilly, and is much better known as a bestselling author and speaker than a civic contributor. That doesn't seem like a grassroots movement to me. Franken and “Grassroots” do not belong in the same sentance to me. Al Franken has been on the national stage for a decade going up against Rush Limbaugh and Bill O’Reilly, and is much better known as a bestselling author and speaker than a civic contributor. That doesn’t seem like a grassroots movement to me.

]]> By: Richard http://mnpublius.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8077 Richard Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:01:27 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8077 It's the number of donations from instate that's important. Not percentage, that's little normy using fuzzy math. It’s the number of donations from instate that’s important. Not percentage, that’s little normy using fuzzy math.

]]> By: John S http://mnpublius.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8086 John S Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:32:49 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8086 Dan- You know what they say about stopped clocks... =) Dan-
You know what they say about stopped clocks… =)

]]> By: Dan http://mnpublius.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8085 Dan Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:18:09 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8085 Its not anxiety, its resignation. John S has the analysis right on this. Its not anxiety, its resignation. John S has the analysis right on this.

]]> By: bajonimi http://mnpublius.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8084 bajonimi Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:06:02 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8084 <i>Holy crap is Franken going to get crushed by Coleman.</i> Dear Dan: In a word, "No!" Hope that reduces your anxiety. Holy crap is Franken going to get crushed by Coleman.

Dear Dan:

In a word, “No!” Hope that reduces your anxiety.

]]> By: John S http://mnpublius.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8083 John S Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:14:26 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8083 Matt- Well said, but was Wellstone's percentage of donation's from instate compared to those from out of state? I hate to say it, but this seems to walk right into the criticism of 'he's just an coastal liberal.' Which might not be true, but I have every faith in Coleman's ability to convince a lot of Minnesota that it is. Matt-
Well said, but was Wellstone’s percentage of donation’s from instate compared to those from out of state? I hate to say it, but this seems to walk right into the criticism of ‘he’s just an coastal liberal.’ Which might not be true, but I have every faith in Coleman’s ability to convince a lot of Minnesota that it is.

]]> By: understand http://mnpublius.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8078 understand Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:06:25 +0000 http://s23139.gridserver.com/2007/10/franken-got-a-thousand-bucks-from-dan-akroyd-and-all-norm-got-was-the-leader-of-the-free-world/#comment-8078 I understand you want to rah...rah...Franken, but come on. If you are going to have some credibility, you have to acknowledge truth. Just my 2 cents. Franken needs to spend less. I understand you want to rah…rah…Franken, but come on. If you are going to have some credibility, you have to acknowledge truth. Just my 2 cents. Franken needs to spend less.

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